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W889 ULC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,829 mi
Last recorded68,829 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 ULC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch pedel rubber worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,064 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 55,474 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 55,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,969 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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W889 ULC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W889 ULC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W889 ULC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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